Mandy Moore Quotes

"I like older boys, but they think, 'She's under age.' I'd love to have somebody in mind when I sing."

"When people come up to me and say, 'You made it,' I think, 'But I'm not done yet. Not everyone's heard my music.' I want to be a household name."

"I'm not comfortable doing that. You shouldn't send that message out, that tight clothes are what get you the attention. If it works for them, fine. But, it's not for me." - about the prospect of her dressing in revealing outfits similar to those of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera

I think it's flattering when people say I'm a role model, but I don't think I am. It depends on your outlook on the word 'role model.' I'm not perfect or anything. I just consider it a great compliment."

People tend to see you in one light, and don't think you can play people who are unlike who you are.

"I'm a spiritual person and a religious person. But for me, it's all a personal thing. I'm not someone who'll say, 'This is what I believe, and you should too!' It's more of an internal, quiet, grounded, fulfilling thing for me."

"I'm not an advocate for having sex or not having sex. It's a personal decision. Whenever you feel ready, you're ready."

[On gay rights] "When two people - regardless of gender - long to care for each other, to protect each other, to treasure each other, we should do everything we can to foster that."